2 happy friday!

While I did not make this graphic, I do enjoy it! 

I am embarrassed by my absence. A good blogger should ALWAYS make time for her blog. And there aren't really any great excuses. I have been wrapping up school, getting ready for weddings, planning showers, making art, planting flowers, soaking up sun, and enjoying this thing called love. I promise to myself that I will bring the blog back to a top priority...mostly because I really love it!

This weekend we have opted to nix the lake and instead just be with each other. Go on a few dates, get some painting done, and relish in the fact that nothing "has" to be done but hang out together. I know these moments will soon be few and far between...so for now, I will soak them up!

Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

2 happy birthday, katie!

Katie - I love that the older we get, the more and more our relationship grows from being just sisters to being really great friends. Thank you! I couldn't have wished it any other way.

I love you! And I hope you have a fantastically beautiful day!

0 a quick update

Just a little update on what we've been up to...which I think I mentioned before... but we are in the middle of a remodel in the house. Tim and I are sticking it to the suburbs and staying in our house forever. Forever in our tiny two-bedroom 900 sq. ft. love nest. I don't think the suburbs know yet - but we will never (mark my word) land there. So, how do you make a two-bedroom work when you have a husband that works from home? Our answer has been to build a space for Tim. We're converting part of our garage to accommodate an office. So far, the project has gone really smoothly with the help of really knowledgeable friends and family. 

Cross your fingers, but after three week of hard work, I think we are going to be ready for paint by the end of the weekend! That is super-exciting because the sooner we finish the office, the sooner we can start on the nursery. YAY! And hitting the half way-mark (Seriously?? Still leaves me speechless.) in 48 hours means that I am super-anxious to start decorating. 

For those of you who are anxious for more bump pictures - I'm trying. While I don't have a single complaint about pregnancy, it has been hard getting excited about putting clothes on. Cute ones, specifically. I am just at a weird stage. The babe is still small...my pants are shrinking...and my hips. OH MY HIPS! It ain't pretty. I am hoping in a few weeks things will start to balance themselves out and I can start showing a bump off. 

And finally - TGIF! Enjoy your weekend! And give your mamma some extra lovin'. 

2 hey baby -

You have won the heart of your father, to no surprise! He hears me talk about you all of the time and knows you are coming, but it wasn't until last night that you completely wooed him. You started twisting and turning and I could feel you like crazy. I told your dad to come take a look. I've been trying to get you to move for him for a week or so now. But last night, you completely put on a show. He would probably call it a magic show. You punched and kicked and rolled around in circles to the point of exhaustion. Your dad could see the whole thing - and he kept watching with a smile from ear to ear until you were done. He can't stop talking about it. About how excited he is. About how strong you are. About how he can't wait until you're here with us.

I can't stop thinking about how much he is going to love you. And when he loves someone - it's the kind of love you never want to be away from. He will swallow you whole with his heart. You won't have a choice but to be engulfed.

When you come, I imagine you'll do the same. You will completely take over our hearts. You will capture us.

0 isn't it lovely?

I know. I know. I totally slacked last month (I do appreciate those of you who noticed). To top it off, this month I am about 20 hours too late. BUT, it's here! MAY IS HERE! That means sixteen more days of work, thirteen days until we're officially "half way!" and one spectacular birthday to celebrate this weekend! May truly is lovely!

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